Hi All, and Syd and Vicki in particular,
In response to Martyn's post regarding the aftermath of the Black Saturday
fires I was recording in cool temperate rainforest between Warburton and
Narbethong (at the Acheron Gap see: midway down
http://www.vicrainforest.org/Rainforest_ctr.php for illustration of the area)
last Sunday morning and was slightly surprised to see Superb Lyrebirds
20-30metres up in the canopy. I was aware that Lyrebirds roost in trees but had
never seen them do so. The male closest to where I was recording climbed higher
into the canopy and started calling with a high pitched whistle. I'm not sure
if this was a reaction to my presence or part of their usual repertoire?
I apologise in advance for the quality of the recording - it was an object
lesson in the need for awareness when placing mic's - it's always a very good
idea look up to see what you have placed your mics beneath! In this case a
dripping myrtle beech tree. The recording is around 7minutes and 7.5Mb:
http://www.urbanbirder.com.au/eastern-melbourne/superb-lyrebird
cheers
Paul
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